20 sites · RVs, Tents1000 acres · Macleod, WAQuobba is a family operated, working pastoral station that borders 80km of Western Australia's spectacular coastline. The 187 000 acre station was established in 1898 and is bounded by Gnarloo Station to the North, Lake McLeod and Boolathana Station to the East/South and the Indian Ocean to the West.
The Meecham’s have been on Quobba Station for over 40 years, with Tim, Sara and family here for over 22 years. The Station runs approximately 10 000 damaras (South African meat sheep) after originally running merino (wooly) sheep.
All campsites have access to:
- Fresh water (top up supplies only. Please bring sufficient water for your stay)
- Camp Kitchen (fridge, sink, Gas BBQ)
- Washing machine (takes 3x $2 coins)
- Common ablution block (flushing toilets and solar hot, bore water showers)
- Long drop toilets
- Daily rubbish collection (please bag your rubbish before putting in bins)
- Fire pits (fire wood sold in store, wood collection on Quobba NOT permitted. If you would like to have your own fire, it must be contained in your own fire pit. No ash/coals to be left on site.)
- Tennis court
Pets are welcome however they must remain on a lead at all times. 1080 baits are used on the station.
*This is remote camping on a station, please come prepared!*
While the Front Beach is perfect for walking along, collecting shells and watching the sunset, the beach itself goes straight to reef and is not suitable for swimming. The closest swimming/snorkelling locations are The Blowholes Beach (10km South) and 2 Mile (3km North).
*Please note: NO fishing/spearing is allowed on the Front Beach!
Quobba is home to incredible marine, bird and wildlife including (but definitely not limited to):
Leatherback turtles; snorkel with the turtles all year round, watch them lay their eggs on the numerous beaches (~October - December) and enjoy seeing the baby hatchlings make their way back into the Indian Ocean (~January - February).
Humpback whales (~ May - July)
Manta Rays
Australian bustard (bush turkey
Chiming wedgebill ('Did-You-Get-Drunk bird)
Thornie devils
Perenties (goannas)
Kangaroos and rock wallabies (you'll be sure to meet a few friendly roo's at Red Bluff)
Echidnas